What is the midpoint of segment AB if A = (-2,2) and B = (4.-6)?

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Answer:

M=(1,-2)

Explanation:

Start with the midpoint formula:

M=((x_1+x_2)/(2) , (y_1+y_2)/(2) )

Identify your values:

$x_1=-2\\x_2=4\\y_1=2\\y_2=-6$

Substitute:

M=((-2+4)/(2) , (2+(-6))/(2) )

Combine terms:

M=((2)/(2),(-4)/(2) )

Simplify:

M=(1,-2)

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